I finally finished my first forged blade from the ABS "Intro" course at Haywood CC in June.

6" blade 10 3/4 OAL
Stained curley maple coffin handle with silver wire inlay, mild steel file worked guard.  Tooled sheath with scrimmed "Half Moon" on whitetail antler. My first try at scrimshaw.

Fun stuff !!!!   How did I do?

Thanks Steve


 

AWESOME! AND THANKS FOR THE PICS IN THE EMAIL IT HELPED ALOT.NOW TELL ME HOW YA STAINED THE WOOD. THATIS IF YA DON'T MIND.lol<><

Stic, I use Fiebings leather dye Drk brown under tru-oil!

STUNNING! That's all I can say...stunning! Awesome work!

Dang steve, that is really nice, I like the file work on the finger guard,
forge another one, we'll be waiting

That'a Boy!!!You got a lot going on and it all looks good!!!!          

Beautiful first! WOW

nice coffin handle!

Fantastic!

Two more!  Sorry about the poor picture quality, yet another aspect I need to improve upon!


 


 

You did an exceptional job Steve.    I really like the Moran style. Lin

Going to a course or getting pro instruction saves a lot of pain & frustration.

Great job.

Larry

Looks great Steve!  

Thanks for the positive comments from all!  And words of encouragement from the Pro members is always great, thanks Lin.

my current project is a drop point/spear point (have not decided yet) with 416 SS finger guard and Cocobolo handle.

Thanks, Steve

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IN GOD WE TRUST

If you ever get a hankering to sell it let me know!  Excellent first effort!  You should post on the Blade Forums or Jerzee Devil, tons of info and advice from custom makers and blade smiths.  keepem sharp